Application Guide
How to Apply for Solutions Developer/Designer (Job #348) ($92,102 - $101,637)
at Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
🏢 About Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
RCAC is unique as a nonprofit dedicated exclusively to rural community development, focusing on underserved areas through hands-on assistance programs. Working here means directly contributing to meaningful social impact in rural America, with a mission-driven culture that values community partnerships over profit.
About This Role
This Solutions Developer/Designer role involves designing and implementing business solutions using Microsoft technologies to support RCAC's rural assistance programs. You'll impact communities by developing systems that streamline operations and enhance service delivery to underserved populations.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve collaborating with program staff to understand rural community data needs, developing SharePoint solutions or Power Platform applications, testing new features, and conducting training sessions for end users on system upgrades. You'll balance technical development with stakeholder communication to ensure solutions effectively support RCAC's mission.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of hands-on SharePoint development experience with practical project examples
- Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps) and SQL for custom reporting
- Shows experience with both technical development and user training/IT orientation
- Understands how technology solutions can serve nonprofit missions and rural community needs
📝 Tips for Applying to Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
Highlight specific SharePoint development projects that involved custom reports or interfaces
Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Power Platform applications with concrete examples
Connect your technical skills to how they could support rural community development
Show experience with both development and user training/support aspects
Reference RCAC's mission and explain why their rural focus appeals to you
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience with SharePoint development and Microsoft Power Platform applications', 'Examples of designing solutions that improved business processes or user experience', 'How your skills align with supporting rural communities and nonprofit operations', 'Experience with both technical development and user training/support']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → RCAC's specific rural assistance programs and initiatives
- → How technology currently supports rural community development organizations
- → Challenges facing rural communities that technology could help address
- → RCAC's organizational structure and how IT supports their mission
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on technical skills without connecting to RCAC's rural mission
- Listing SharePoint experience without specific development project examples
- Neglecting to address both the development AND user training aspects of the role
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)!